'Spongy platinum' definitions:

Definition of 'Spongy platinum'

From: GCIDE
  • Spongy \Spon"gy\ (sp[u^]n"j[y^]), a.
  • 1. Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy. "Spongy April." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge. [1913 Webster]
  • Spongy lead (Chem.), sponge lead. See under Sponge.
  • Spongy platinum. See under Platinum. [1913 Webster]